Obit: Meske, Fred C. (1888 – 1974)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Meske, Loehrke, Bremer, Barts, Singer, Krause, Mueller, Klemetson, Johnson

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 09 May 1974

Meske, Fred C. (6 Jul 1888 – 27 Apr 1974)

Funeral services were held at Christ Lutheran Church, Abbotsford, for Fred C. Meske, 85, Abbotsford, who died at his home Saturday, April 27, 1974. The Rev. Kenneth Loehrke officiated at the service, and interment was made in the town of Holton Cemetery. Jill Bremer was organist.

Pallbearers were Kurt Barts, Dennis Meske, Norman Singer, Duaine Krause, John Mueller and Floyd Klemetson.

Mr. Meske was born July 6, 1888 in the town of Holton, Marathon County. He received his education in the Rosedale School. After his marriage to the former Vera Johnson on December 11, 1912, the couple farmed in the town of Holton, moving to Abbotsford in 1948.

He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, and served as trustee of the town of Holton Cemetery Association for 21 years.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Vera Meske, and a son, Milton of Abbotsford, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

A daughter preceded him in death in 1952. Two sisters and three brothers also preceded him in death.